LELAHELL “Alif” /CD/

The second full-length studio album by Algerian Death Metal band.
Lelahell is the brainchild of Algerian Death Metal veteran Roudouane "Lelahel" Aouameur. Originally a one man army in 2010, releasing an EP written, performed and recorded entirely by Lelahel himself, Lelahell was joined by Slaveblaster on drums and Nehil on bass a year later – two solid musicians from the band Barbaros. Lelahell masterfully blends Thrash, Black and Technical Death Metal. Their first full-length album  earning associations with the bands like Nile and Vader.
"Alif" further solidifies the band's commitment to brutality and proves to be a veritable upgrade from the previous releases. It's an extremely solid and important album that signals a new era for the Algerian kings, one of raw brutality and progressive flair.
Each Lelahell release is conceptually linked to the character of Abderrahmane yet focusing on another evolutionary step—another chapter in his own book. The "Alif" focusing on Abderrahmane's first steps in his new life, just like a child learning to speak, walk, learning about the world around him. Yet this is full of foes and fears, that's why Abderrahmane needs to save himself from those dangers.
Mixed and mastered at the famous Hertz Recording Studio (Behemoth, Vader, Decapitated, Hate, etc.), the album features one of the most admired players in the world of Technical Death Metal - Hannes Grossmann (ex- Necrophagist, ex- Obscura, Alkaloid, Blotted Science, Hate Eternal) on drums. The 41-minute all out assault also features Tom Geldschlager (ex- Obscura), Yacine M. (Litham) and Patrick Mameli (Pestilence) on guest guitars and bass.
Cover artwork by K Illustrations (Aborted, Amon Amarth, Death Angel, Sodom, etc.).
Metal Age Productions, 2018 (MAP127). Made in Slovakia. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Paramnesia 04:34
2. Ignis Fatuus 03:05
3. Thou Shalt Not Kill 00:31
4. Ribat Essalem 04:28
5. Adam the First 04:26
6. The Fifth 04:02
7. Insiraf / Martyr 05:38
8. Litham (The Reach of Kal asuf) 05:55
9. Parasits 02:45
10. Impunity of the Mutants 05:16
Total playing time: 40:44 min.


Samples: https://lelahell-map.bandcamp.com